Mourinho and Ferguson had told each other their plans months ago

Jose Mourinho and Sir Alex Ferguson have always shown respect and mutual admiration. Their relationship is a good friendship, to the point of sharing their concerns and interests. The Portuguese coach has revealed himself knew for months that Ferguson would not be coaching. Secret for secret, he also confessed that he would sign for Chelsea.

Ferguson discussing plans with Mourinho

“I imagine that only his inner circle knew and assumed a great responsibility for me to know. Know why? Because we’re friends. If I am your friend to know that is going to retire, he is also my friend to know that the club that I want to train in England is Chelsea. told you, of course, “said Mourinho in words that collects on Sunday the British press.

His return to Stamford Bridge takes it as a difficult challenge. “This is my costume.’s The stadium where I have never lost a match.’s My office, which has the same table. But from a professional point of view is no different to reach a new club. I have the same ambition. Do not want people think that it is comfortable for me.’s difficult. And that’s what I want, “he says.

Chelsea return to work on July 8. It was from then that decide the future of any of the players in the squad. Among them solve the Fernando Torres, who plans to give it a try. “Someone could expect from him for what he has done in the past. But not as bad as people sometimes try to say,” said Mourinho.